Petr Nikl (screenprint)

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Original graphics by Petr Nikl.

Special edition for the Telegraph.

Screenprint, 100 × 70 cm

70 pcs

Petr Nikl (*1960) graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, where he was a member of the atelier of monumental and figurative painting. He is one of the founding members of the artistic group Tvrdohlaví (Strongheads). Thanks to his rich imagination and childlike sensitivity, he soon established himself as an intermedia artist with classical roots who freely and convincingly crosses the boundaries between different genres. He is involved in traditional artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, and graphics (especially mezzotint), but he is also the author of poems, fairy tales, illustrations, and several books. An essential chapter of his work is performance and interactive projects that combine experimental theatre (puppetry and drama) with musical performance. He uses his voice, singing, curious self-made sound instruments, and crazy disguises to play with his identity. His undying fascination with exploring the world is also manifested in his improvisations, where he “draws” shapes using moving electronic machines. At other times, he lets patches of colour spill onto tissue paper, their mirrored decals creating symmetrical flowers.

Petr Nikl's graphic work is based on his performance Podpojení realized at the Telegraph Gallery as part of the exhibition Connection.